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Against all odds, Cameron Rupp, Phillies rally to salvage game vs. Rockies
BOX SCORE DENVER — When Colorado Rockies closer Greg Holland took the mound in the ninth Sunday, it seemed he was going to simply add to the Phillies’ misfortune. They had just had a runner thrown out at home in the eighth. And Charlie Blackmon’s go-ahead, two-out double in the seventh off Aaron Nola gave the Rockies a 2-1 lead…
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Instant Replay: Phillies 3, Rockies 2
BOX SCORE DENVER — Staring at another loss, their most heartbreaking yet on their current road trip, the Phillies rallied in the ninth Sunday afternoon off Rockies closer Greg Holland and won, 3-2, on Cameron Rupp’s two-run double. The hit gave Rupp a measure of revenge since he was thrown out at the plate in the eighth and helped the...
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Mark Leiter Jr. turns in historic relief outing in Phillies' 5th straight loss
BOX SCORE DENVER — When he took over in the third inning, relieving Phillies starter Nick Pivetta, Mark Leiter Jr. had a simple task: Save the bullpen. He did that Saturday night with a performance that was historic, spellbinding and nearly defied belief, a long-relief outing for the ages, really. “He put on a clinic on how to pitch,” manager…
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Instant Replay: Rockies 8, Phillies 5
BOX SCORE DENVER — The Phillies’ road trip turned nightmarish Saturday night when rookie Nick Pivetta gave up five runs in the first and three more in the third, leading to an 8-5 loss to the Colorado Rockies. It was the Phillies’ fifth straight loss on their current eight-game trip. They have scored eight runs in two losses at hitter-friendly…
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Rockies' Pat Neshek encouraged by Phillies' Cameron Rupp, Andrew Knapp to throw slider more
DENVER — Pat Neshek left the Phillies with more than good memories. He departed throwing a far more effective slider to left-handed hitters, thanks to the urging of catchers Cameron Rupp and Andrew Knapp. “I’m throwing it a little bit harder than I do to righties, but it’s got just downward movement,” said Neshek, whom the Phillies traded to...
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Aaron Altherr reaggravates hamstring, Vince Velasquez struggles early in Phillies' loss
BOX SCORE DENVER — A frustrating outing by starter Vince Velasquez wasn’t all that plagued the Phillies on Friday. Outfielder Aaron Altherr aggravated his right hamstring and is headed for the 10-day disabled list. Again. Altherr’s single in the seventh gave the Phillies a one-run lead in what became a 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies (see Instant Replay)....
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Instant Replay: Rockies 4, Phillies 3
Updated: Saturday, 1:45 a.m. BOX SCORE DENVER — The Phillies lost their fourth straight game on their current road trip, and reliever Luis Garcia lost his second in as many nights Friday when he yielded a run in the eighth that gave the Colorado Rockies a 4-3 win. Garcia began the eighth by walking pinch-hitter Pat Valaika, who took second on…
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Adam Morgan hit hard in Phillies' loss, optioned to Triple A
BOX SCORE DENVER — Phillies starter Adam Morgan was hit hard in a spot start Thursday night, and the lefty lost the game and then lost his spot on the roster after an 11-2 loss to the Rockies (see Instant Replay). Morgan was optioned to Triple A Lehigh Valley. He was given that news in a 35-minute, closed-door meeting with…
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Instant Replay: Rockies 11, Phillies 2
BOX SCORE DENVER — The Phillies‘ four-game winning streak came crashing down when home run-prone Adam Morgan gave three homers that accounted for five of the six runs he allowed in five innings. Morgan’s start was too much to overcome, and the Rockies, aided by a five-run seventh inning, trampled the Phillies, 11-2, Thursday night at Coors Field. The 11 runs…